Overjet is defined as - ANSWER horizontal overlap.
What is the MOST likely cause for breaking a denture reline when removing the cast
- ANSWER undercuts were not removed before the cast was poured
Distoclusion describes a _______________ occlusion - ANSWER class II
The rear most, upper most, midmost position of the mandible in the articular fossa is
- ANSWER centric relation
The bilateral curve in which molars are set is called - ANSWER the Curve of Wilson
What is the process of replacing all palatal acrylic without disturbing existing denture
teeth? - ANSWER rebasing
What is the MOST likely cause for porosity after processing and deflasking a
denture? - ANSWER the curing temperature was too high or the flask was
underpacked
An articulator that has adjustable but straight lateral and protrusive guidance is
called a - ANSWER semi-adjustable articulator.
Wax festooning is the process of - ANSWER anatomically waxing the denture
anatomically waxing the denture - ANSWER the central fossa of the maxillary first
molar
Mutually protected occlusion has posterior contacts in - ANSWER centric
During denture flask wax elimination, immersion in the boilout tank for too much time
may result in what outcome? - ANSWER the wax to melt and soak into the mold
In Class I centric occlusion, the maxillary anterior teeth occlude with - ANSWER the
facio-incisal edge of mandibular anterior teeth
The____ is where the two centrals line up and is marked by the dentist - ANSWER
midline
The mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar is in alignment with the
mesiobuccal groove of the mandibular first molar in what type of occlusion? -
ANSWER class I
What is the process used to resurface the tissue side of a denture with new base
material for a better fit? - ANSWER relining
Monomer is a - ANSWER liquid for mixing methyl methacrylate/acrylic.
The mandibular second premolar contacts the - ANSWER maxillary first and second
premolars.
, Which of the following is found on the maxilla? - ANSWER tuberosity
According to cusp-fossa theory, cusps tips will not wear away because - ANSWER
cusp tips do not actually occlude with opposing dentition
The Curve of Spee - ANSWER is the anterior-posterior curvature of the occlusal
surfaces of mandibular teeth.
What is the proper order or operations after receiving a denture back from the dentist
with impression material on the tissue surface? - ANSWER box impression, trim
cast, cut notches, blockout undercuts
Polymerization of the denture means - ANSWER curing the denture base
The rear most, upper most, midmost position of the mandible in the articular fossa is
- ANSWER centric relation
When finishing complete dentures, what should the pumice be applied to? -
ANSWER directly to the object being polished
Which statement best describes the movements in the temporomandibular joint
during centric occlusion, protrusion and retrusion? - ANSWER Movements occur
bilaterally simultaneously and in the same direction
What is the MOST important reason to allow the gypsum cast to fully set? -
ANSWER avoid loss of surface detail.
Monomer is a - ANSWER liquid for mixing methyl methacrylate/acrylic.
The mandibular second premolar contacts the - ANSWER maxillary first and second
premolars.
The mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar is in alignment with the
mesiobuccal groove of the mandibular first molar in what type of occlusion? -
ANSWER class I
Where are the synovial cavities located? - ANSWER as part of the TMJ
What is the MOST likely cause for porosity after processing and deflasking a
denture? - ANSWER the curing temperature was too high or the flask was
underpacked
A non-arcon articulator is one which - ANSWER has the condyles on the upper
member.
In a Class I occlusion a tooth has contact with two teeth in the opposing arch. There
are two exceptions to this statement and they are the - ANSWER upper third molars
and lower centrals
What is the MOST likely cause for breaking a denture reline when removing the cast
- ANSWER undercuts were not removed before the cast was poured
Distoclusion describes a _______________ occlusion - ANSWER class II
The rear most, upper most, midmost position of the mandible in the articular fossa is
- ANSWER centric relation
The bilateral curve in which molars are set is called - ANSWER the Curve of Wilson
What is the process of replacing all palatal acrylic without disturbing existing denture
teeth? - ANSWER rebasing
What is the MOST likely cause for porosity after processing and deflasking a
denture? - ANSWER the curing temperature was too high or the flask was
underpacked
An articulator that has adjustable but straight lateral and protrusive guidance is
called a - ANSWER semi-adjustable articulator.
Wax festooning is the process of - ANSWER anatomically waxing the denture
anatomically waxing the denture - ANSWER the central fossa of the maxillary first
molar
Mutually protected occlusion has posterior contacts in - ANSWER centric
During denture flask wax elimination, immersion in the boilout tank for too much time
may result in what outcome? - ANSWER the wax to melt and soak into the mold
In Class I centric occlusion, the maxillary anterior teeth occlude with - ANSWER the
facio-incisal edge of mandibular anterior teeth
The____ is where the two centrals line up and is marked by the dentist - ANSWER
midline
The mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar is in alignment with the
mesiobuccal groove of the mandibular first molar in what type of occlusion? -
ANSWER class I
What is the process used to resurface the tissue side of a denture with new base
material for a better fit? - ANSWER relining
Monomer is a - ANSWER liquid for mixing methyl methacrylate/acrylic.
The mandibular second premolar contacts the - ANSWER maxillary first and second
premolars.
, Which of the following is found on the maxilla? - ANSWER tuberosity
According to cusp-fossa theory, cusps tips will not wear away because - ANSWER
cusp tips do not actually occlude with opposing dentition
The Curve of Spee - ANSWER is the anterior-posterior curvature of the occlusal
surfaces of mandibular teeth.
What is the proper order or operations after receiving a denture back from the dentist
with impression material on the tissue surface? - ANSWER box impression, trim
cast, cut notches, blockout undercuts
Polymerization of the denture means - ANSWER curing the denture base
The rear most, upper most, midmost position of the mandible in the articular fossa is
- ANSWER centric relation
When finishing complete dentures, what should the pumice be applied to? -
ANSWER directly to the object being polished
Which statement best describes the movements in the temporomandibular joint
during centric occlusion, protrusion and retrusion? - ANSWER Movements occur
bilaterally simultaneously and in the same direction
What is the MOST important reason to allow the gypsum cast to fully set? -
ANSWER avoid loss of surface detail.
Monomer is a - ANSWER liquid for mixing methyl methacrylate/acrylic.
The mandibular second premolar contacts the - ANSWER maxillary first and second
premolars.
The mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar is in alignment with the
mesiobuccal groove of the mandibular first molar in what type of occlusion? -
ANSWER class I
Where are the synovial cavities located? - ANSWER as part of the TMJ
What is the MOST likely cause for porosity after processing and deflasking a
denture? - ANSWER the curing temperature was too high or the flask was
underpacked
A non-arcon articulator is one which - ANSWER has the condyles on the upper
member.
In a Class I occlusion a tooth has contact with two teeth in the opposing arch. There
are two exceptions to this statement and they are the - ANSWER upper third molars
and lower centrals
